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Kaw Valley Almanac for Feb. 17-23, 2025
”This winter has been a great cat TV channel for our cat, as she chatters away at birds through a double-paned window. … It’ll be another good week to feed birds (not feed birds to cats!),” Ken Lassman writes in the latest Kaw Valley Almanac.
Lawrence filmmaker Kevin Willmott paves career with uncompromised vision; films to be screened at namesake festival
Kevin Willmott’s objective was to get from Junction City to Hollywood. He made it there — and all around the world — through his filmmaking career.
Erin Brown/Contributed photo
Partnership looks to shift Lawrence’s entrepreneurial support system with Indigenous-led approach; roundtables open
Two Lawrence entrepreneurs in seemingly vastly different sectors have forged a new partnership, aiming to lead Indigenously and cater to the needs of the people.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in downtown Lawrence has closed for now
After more than 13 years in business, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in downtown Lawrence has closed — at least for now.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Feb. 12, 2025 (Sponsored post)
”Lawrencians are reading ‘On Tyranny’ to gain a better understanding of unchecked political actions, and many are still finding escape into strong science fiction, fantasy, and romantic worlds,” the Raven Book Store writes of this week’s bestsellers.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Save the date: Lawrence compost facility soon to open for the season
As the sky prepares to drop another several inches of snow on the town, there is good news for those dreaming of warmer days in the garden. Lawrence’s compost facility will soon open for the season.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
LINK, a Lawrence meal mainstay, to celebrate 40 years of sharing community, food for all
There’s a place in Lawrence where anyone can get a home-cooked meal, no questions asked. And that’s the way it’s been since LINK launched 40 years ago this month.
Lawrence brothers win entrepreneurship challenge for their AI tutoring business
Two brothers won first place in this year’s Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge for their business, “Don’t Panic AI Tutors.”
Four KU students nominated for Goldwater Scholarships
KU has nominated four juniors for a prestigious scholarship that recognizes their academic excellence and undergraduate research in STEM.
Author to speak in Lawrence about Black land ownership movement
Author Brea Baker will discuss the history and proposed future of Black people’s land ownership at an upcoming University of Kansas event.
Pancho Metz / Contributed photo
‘Love wins’: Lawrence community members gather to stand up to tyranny
Lawrence community members gathered Wednesday at the Union Pacific Depot to “stand together for freedom and against tyranny.”
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
At Theatre Lawrence, ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ shows that ‘art isn’t easy’
Things don’t always go as planned. Theatre Lawrence’s concert production of “Sunday in the Park with George” will explore the difficulty of making great art.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence students shine on stage during annual Ovation! show
Dozens of Lawrence school district students took to the Lied Center stage Sunday for the annual Ovation! talent show.
KPR show ‘105 Live’ invites listeners to live recording session with Kansas artists
A radio show seeking out music from each of Kansas’ 105 counties is inviting listeners to a live recording session in downtown Lawrence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Pup with a purpose encourages better health among Lawrence seniors
Binny, a 2-year-old Chihuahua rescued from Texas, received a second chance at life. Now he’s giving back to Lawrence seniors.
Massive music, book sale returning to Lawrence
An assortment of books, CDs, vinyl, music equipment and more will be for sale as part of a large annual fundraiser at the Lawrence Public Library.
Lawrence High School artists earn 39 awards and recognitions at regional competition
Several Lawrence High School student artists earned awards at a regional competition, including seven whose works were selected in the top 1% of all submissions.
A Balancing Act, website to give City of Lawrence feedback on budget, is about to go live
The online program the City of Lawrence uses to gather community feedback to help shape its budget is going online Saturday.
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